Places | Pennies, Places, and Paws

View of Dockside Inn & Suites from the front. Shows front lobby area with the two towers that hold rooms on each side

Dockside Inn & Suites Reviews

ByTiffany M. April 23, 2024

If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel option for your trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, then this Dockside Inn & Suites Hotel Review is for you!

4 dogs sitting in a row of a stack of presents

Gift Guide for Traveling Dog Owners

ByTiffany M. January 20, 2024

Need help finding the perfect gift for the traveling dog owner in your life? Take the stress out of holiday shopping and let us help you get started!

Multi-colored mountain landscape in the Badlands NP

Places | Itineraries and Bucket Lists | North and South Dakota

Budget-friendly Black Hills Itinerary

ByTiffany M. August 4, 2024

Enjoy this budget-friendly Black Hills Itinerary to plan your perfect 7-day South Dakota vacation. Take a memorable trip for less than $300 for a solo traveler.

View of the Ohio State Reformatory from one of the barred windows from the side of the Reformatory

Places | Ohio

Beyond Shawshank: A Haunting Look at the Ohio State Reformatory

ByTiffany M. July 12, 2024

The Ohio State Reformatory is the perfect stop for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, and film fans. Take the time to visit this haunted Mansfield prison.

Entrance to the Blue Heron Coal mine with some mining equipment in front

Kentucky | Paws | Pet-Friendly Stops | Traveling With Your Pet

Kentucky Coal Mines

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Visit these two Kentucky coal mines for a unique and interesting look into the roles and history of miners and their families. Dog-friendly options available!

Park with a river and downtown Toledo in the Background

Ohio

Free Things to do in Toledo Ohio

ByTiffany M. December 26, 2023

Looking for some free things to do in Toledo? Whether you are more of an outdoor or indoor person there are several activities to keep you entertained all year!

Group of 6 friends white water rafting in Lansing West Virginia. They are mid rapid with water spray all around them and front of boat is midair

Places | West Virginia

Book Your Adventure Group Vacation in West Virginia

ByTiffany M. August 4, 2024

For the perfect summer trip with friends, book your adventure group vacation in Lansing, West Virginia for an amazing time white water rafting and more!

Guide wearing a miner's helmet driving the cart into the coal mine

Places | West Virginia

Ride a Cart into the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

ByTiffany M. August 30, 2024

Visit Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine for a truly unique experience in West Virginia. Take a cart ride tour into a real coal mine led by veteran miner!

Closeup of Abe Lincoln Statue in Hodgenville. Abe is sitting in a chair

Kentucky | Places

Abraham Lincoln Sites in Kentucky

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Visit these Abraham Lincoln sites in Kentucky for a unique look into his life. Hodgenville is home to the best places to learn about the USA’s 16th president.

Two people looking at a sign inside a huge room inside Mammoth Cave

Kentucky | Pet-Friendly Stops | Places | Traveling With Your Pet

Mammoth Cave National Park

ByTiffany M. December 17, 2023

Dog-friendly Mammoth Cave National Park is much more than cave tours. Find out what to do, where to stay, and where to eat. Add this park to your bucket list!